RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS ENF-VH (REF N3828330)Recalls & reported problems
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · ENF-VH Flexible video HD Rhino Laryngo S · Class 2
All models of RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE (15)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Olympus ENF-VH Rhino-Laryngo videoscope, a flexible scope used to look at the nose and throat, has 108 adverse event reports, with no deaths and 2 injuries. Many reports describe parts coming loose, glue peeling or chipping, and some describe cleaning or reprocessing problems. Reports rose to 51 in the last 12 months from 16 in the 12 months before. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 118
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 118 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170310447), received between Aug 13, 2019 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 116 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (32 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component32
- Device Reprocessing Problem18
- Peeled/Delaminated16
- Failure to Clean Adequately11
- Material Fragmentation10
- Microbial Contamination of Device7
- Crack5
- Degraded5
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions115
- Discomfort1
- Foreign Body In Patient1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 118 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Contamination; Detachment of Device or Device Component
The customer returned the Rhino-Laryngo Videoscope to the service center for a separate issue. During the device analysis, the Olympus Service Repair Technician indicated that there was foreign material on the Objective Lens and the Distal Sheath was detached. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50896484 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Contamination
The customer returned the Rhino Laryngo Videsocope to the service center for a separate issue. During the device analysis, the Olympus Service Repair Technician indicated that there was a dirty Objective Lens and a dirty Distal Sheath glue. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50896259 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
The customer returned the videoscope to the service center for evaluation of a separate issue. During the evaluation, a reportable malfunction was identified: missing A-rubber. The affected component required replacement. No patient involvement was associated with this event.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50883355 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Peeled/Delaminated
The customer reported that the Rhino-Laryngo Videoscope had a peeled scope tip. There were no reports of patient harm.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50870055 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Material Fragmentation
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50862408 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
The customer returned the videoscope which is an Olympus asset with no reported complaint. During evaluation, the A-rubber was found to be missing. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50857554 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Peeled/Delaminated; Detachment of Device or Device Component
The customer returned the Rhino Laryngo Videoscope to the service center for a separate issue. During the initial device analysis, the Olympus Service Repair Technician indicated that the Insertion Tube coating was peeling off. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50753607 ↗MalfunctionSep 11, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50743499 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50696502 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Crack
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50679376 ↗MalfunctionSep 2, 2026Material Fragmentation; Failure to Clean Adequately
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50565644 ↗MalfunctionAug 27, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
The customer returned the VIDEOSCOPE to the service center for evaluation related to a separate issue. During testing, it was identified that the bending section adhesive on the distal end side was chipped. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50479161 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2026Crack; Peeled/Delaminated
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50303648 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Peeled/Delaminated
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50257330 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Material Fragmentation
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50256812 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
The customer returned the rhino-laryngo videoscope to the service center for a separate issue. During the device analysis, It was indicated missing objective lens glue was found. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50181724 ↗MalfunctionAug 6, 2026Material Fragmentation
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50154467 ↗MalfunctionAug 5, 2026Degraded
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50145073 ↗MalfunctionAug 4, 2026Material Fragmentation
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50134628 ↗MalfunctionAug 4, 2026Crack; Material Fragmentation
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50134054 ↗MalfunctionJul 31, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50106728 ↗MalfunctionJul 30, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50084133 ↗MalfunctionJul 29, 2026Material Fragmentation
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50066590 ↗MalfunctionJul 27, 2026Material Fragmentation
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50001548 ↗MalfunctionMay 12, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE INSPECTION, THE RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE EXHIBITED THE OBJECTIVE LENS GLUE HAD CRACKED OFF. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25153255 ↗
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- EVIS EXERA II BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE 1T180Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · NASOPHARYNGOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)3 recalls1 death408 reports
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- SINGLE USE BIOPSY VALVE MAJ-210Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Nasopharyngoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)1 recall221 reports
- SINGLE USE SUCTION VALVE MAJ-209Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Nasopharyngoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)228 reports
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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